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LA PANADERIA CENTRAL BAKERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

LA PANADERIA CENTRAL BAKERY 4348 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO 60639 Bakery
June 20, 2016 Canvass License #61169
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED MANY CAKES OFFERED FOR SALE PRE-PACKAGED WITHOUT LABLES, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-SLICED HAM BEING STORED IN A GROCERY BAG NOT A PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE FOOD BAG,IE.BAGGIE,ZIPLOC.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR SLICER, AND FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BEARD ON REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BEARD ON REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections